Transgender activist Arundhati: Founder of Madilu Swawalambi Trust passed away following grievous injuries sustained in a road mishap near Chitradurga when her scooter skidded on scattered maize drying on the service road.

Chitradurga, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said the state government would file an appeal in court against the direction to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, while assuring that the interests of farmers would be protected. Speaking to reporters near the helipad of Sirigere Mutt in Chitradurga, CM Shivakumar said Karnataka would release water if there was sufficient availability, but pointed out that inflows into the state's reservoirs had stopped and rainfall had also declined. "We will release water if there is water. But inflows into our reservoirs have also stopped, and the rains have stopped.

Three TMC of water is being released as part of the trial run, launched at the project’s intake point on the Bhadra reservoir (Source: www.thehindu.com)

Santosh was working as a drone technician during a shoot for the film Cult in Chitradurga.

BENGALURU: A local court in Chitradurga on Wednesday acquitted Murugha Mutt seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru and two others in a Pocso case registered in Aug 2022. The seer, however, faces another Pocso case filed on Oct 13, 2022, in which Karnataka HC has stayed the investigation.Two girls from a hostel run by the mutt had alleged in Aug 2022 that the seer had raped them.

What do Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Rajinikanth’s wife Latha Rajinikanth and a devotee of the famous Murugha mutt in Chitradurga have in common?All

Amaravati, March 13, 2026: Karnataka's government reports beer sales fell 14.59% year-on-year as of January-end in the 2025-26 fiscal, short of revenue goals by about ₹4,000 crore against a target. Authorities point to Andhra Pradesh's updated excise policy, which made liquor cheaper and more available across the border, reducing cross-state purchases in districts like Kolar, Chickballapur, Tumakuru, Chitradurga, Ballari, and Raichur. Excess rainfall and unusually cold conditions in some zones also cut beer demand.

Remains of dynasties down the ages shine throughthe pitch-dark interiors of the Chandravalli cave complex in Chitradurga district of Karnataka

Senior Kannada comedy actor ‘Bank’ Janardhan passed away at a private hospital here during the early hours on Monday, his family sources said. The 76-year-old actor died around 2.30 AM, they said. Janardhan, who is basically from Holalkere in Chitradurga district, is survived by a son and three daughters. According to his son Guru, he had not been keeping well for the last 20 days and was hospitalised. He had recovered in between and had come home, but had to be hospitalised again on Friday as he complained of breathing issues.

The persons injured in the accident were taken to hospitals in Tumkur and Hiriyur.

Darshan in ‘The Devil’. | Photo Credit: Saregama Kannada/YouTube The makers of The Devil have released the trailer for the movie. Starring Darshan, the Kannada actioner is directed by Prakash Veer. The movie is set to hit the screens on December 11, 2025. The Devil is set for a grand opening even as Darshan remains in prison for the alleged murder of Chitradurga resident Renukaswamy.

New Kannada Movies in May 2026 Upcoming Sandalwood Movies - May 2026 Sandalwood Cinema Check out the big Kannada films hitting the screens this month! Raja Veera Madakari Nayaka Date: May 1, 2026 Director: S.V. Rajendra Singh Babu Music: Hamsalekha Stars: Darshan, Sruthi Hariharan What is it about? This is a big historical movie about the life of Madakari Nayaka, the last famous ruler of Chitradurga.

The video of the fighting of a police officer and BJP district president is going viral in Karnataka. In the video, both are fiercely slapping each other. It seemed that it was a power slap competition. The slap was held in Chitradurga, about 270 km from the capital Bangalore. A group gathered at Durgada Siri Hotel Road around Friday midnight. On receiving the information, Sub Inspector Gadlinga Gaudar instructed him to disperse and go home. Angry with this, Madhugiri BJP district president Hanumant Gowda allegedly abused the police officer. It is shown in the video that angry the police officer slapped a slap and soon a scuffle between the two sides started.

Karnataka bus accident NH-48 The Superintendent of Police in Chitradurga Ranjith Kumar Bandaru say that the accident happene early in the morning. It was still dark, along NH48 where there were not many cars on the road. A big bus with 32 people on it caught fire right after it crashed into something. Amidst the chaos of the Karnataka bus accident NH48, emergency workers said that most of the passengers on the luxury bus got burnt badly before they could get out.

SHIMUL Junior Technician, Assistant Manager and Other Recruitment 2025: The Shivamogga, Davanagere and Chitradurga Co-Operative Milk Producers Societies Union Limited (SHIMUL) has published a job advertisement for Junior Technician, Assistant Manager and Other Vacancies on its official website. Check here for information on how to apply for the SHIMUL Junior Technician, Assistant Manager and Other Recruitment 2025, as well as the age limit and qualifications required.